Guns, Germs, and Guns with Melina Abdullah & Sofiya Alexandra - a podcast by Francesca Fiorentini

It’s “game on” for mass shootings which means thoughts and prayers for gun control. And is the country finally catching on to the idea that police "reform" is not nearly enough? As guest Dr. Melina Abdullah explains, police must be re-imagined. We talk about local defund the police victories in Los Angeles, and how politicians and the powers that be are trying to walk even those gains back. Plus, Trump Republicans want to form a new, even more racist, caucus and George W. Bush comes out of hiding to show us his art. Enjoy! 5:00 Conservative Twitter Bios Are the Worst13:11 Scariest New Republican Caucus25:44 Gun Control Laws Are Too Weak. Madonna Will Help.34:42 Defund the Police Starting With the LAPD45:00 Imagining a Radically Different Police Force.58:40 George W. Bush Has Thoughts on Immigration1:09:48 What’s good? Featuring:  Sofiya Alexandra, comedian  Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor & activist Francesca Fiorentini, host Join the Franita and become a Patron today: Patreon(dot)com(slash)bitchuationroom Support The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE

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